With four
months left for Godavari Pushkarams, he held a review meeting on the
preparedness of the state government for the major event. Stating
that the government has so far sanctioned Rs 1,160 crore for the
works, he suggested officials to have a 90-day countdown and have a
blueprint for it. He added that officials should submit a daily
report once the event begins.

'This event should turn out to
be one of the best events organized by the government,' the Chief
Minister said, directing officials to appoint an event manager to
organize and manage the event. The state government is also exploring
ways to integrate rural sports as part of this event, For this, the
government has zeroed in on 22 venues.

The Chief Minister
suggested that Kuchipudi and other local arts could be highlighted
and be made part of the event. For all the works under various
departments, the Chief Minister gave 15 days time for
completion.

Endownments Department officials informed the
Chief Minister that the state government has written to the
Government of India for funds worth Rs800 crore for the event. The
state government has also invited the President and Prime Minister
for the event. Within 15 days, the Chief Minister said that the
government should finalize the logo by holding a competition among
branding agencies.

The Chief Minister has also asked officials
to create the theme of the event in a way marine industry and
aquaculture is part of AP's culture. He directed that the government
should also erect make-shift rain-proof shelters that will protect
people

Meanwhile,
for emergency situations, motor boats, life-saving equipment have
been kept in place, the Chief Minister was informed, saying 400
people are being trained for rescue operations. 1,500 buses will
ferry people to Rajahmundry while the APSRTC is planning to have 100
buses transport people within Rajahmundry city.

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